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Premises licences for regulated entertainment, sale of alcohol and late night refreshment, and gambling and operator licences for gambling are required for many business entities and are enforced by a range of authorities including the local council, the police, governing bodies and trading standards. If your business works within this industry, it is essential that you get the right advice and always remain informed.
Our gambling law specialists advise on gaming, gaming machine permits, prize gaming, lotteries and competitions, helping businesses to remain compliant and obtain the correct licences to operate. The team also assist with betting licences and provide regulatory advice to adult gaming centres and family entertainment centres.
Our licensing and gambling lawyers predominantly act for entertainment businesses, including night clubs, bars, casinos, restaurants, esports operators, gambling websites and sports clubs.
Our lawyers have years of experience in dealing with both simple and complex requirements and can assist you throughout the process. The Keystone licensing and gambling team have the added benefit of being supported by experts in other areas of law such as property, planning, regulatory law and contracts. We also have a dedicated fraud and business crime team should you face investigation as part of your review or business.
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Keystone Law represents clients from the hospitality and entertainment industries across a range of licensing matters, including premises and operating licences in cumulative impact zones. The department also advises on enforcement and compliance issues.
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Keystone Law advised Knotel on increasing the permitted hours and relaxing the membership conditions of the Old Sessions House members club on Clerkenwell Green.
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Keystone Law is always quick to act and react.
Keystone Law is always on hand to help and advise on aspects of licensing. They are really thorough and helpful.
Keystone Law is personable and well-versed in all matters related to licensing law.
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Andrew Wong is often instructed by clients in the entertainment and hospitality sectors. He advises on all kinds of licence applications.
Andrew Wong is exceptionally commercially minded, very well connected and particularly strong on restaurant licensing.
Gareth Hughes represents prominent clients across London, including hotels, bars and clubs. He combines his impressive licensing expertise with a wealth of experience in planning law to advise on a broad range of complex issues.
Gareth Hughes is highly intelligent and informed.
Niall is very experienced and he prepares cases very well. He has good judgement.
Richard Arnot is widely regarded for his representation of clients in contested licensing applications. He has particular strength in advising clients in the retail and entertainment sectors.
Richard Arnot is a class act and superb.
Marcus Lavell is a barrister who is specialised in licensing and regulation, and represents leading bars and nightclubs in London and nationally. He has extensive experience in obtaining grants against stress area and cumulative impact zone policies.
Marcus Lavell is highly personable, intelligent and interested.
Luke Elford centres his practice on alcohol and entertainment licensing matters. He has specific expertise in premises licence applications and closure notices.
Luke made a great effort preparing the case. He is hard-working.
Sarah Taylor advises clients primarily in relation to contentious issues related to new licence applications, as well as licence variations.
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